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Kinlee is 6 months | Minden Louisiana Photographer

Oh sweet Kinlee, how are you six months?? Well, actually at this point she’s close to eight months because someone forgot to blog her session. I won’t name any names. haha
Ok, yes, it was me. I forgot all about this sweet session. My own niece. Wow.

Kinlee has been such a joy in our family. All the kids just love her to pieces. Her sweet smiles, those beautiful eyes. We just love you Kinlee Boo.

We did her little milestone session out on my parents land in Shongaloo, Louisiana. Just as the knockout roses were blooming and the summer sun was not yet in it;s full strength. Techinicallly it wasn’t summer yet but it was still nice and warm. We were all nice and sweaty by the time we were finished. But that’s just part of being a photographer
in Louisiana. I always tell my clients that I’m glad I’m not the one in front of the camera. HA! I always look a mess when I’m finished.

Kinlee did so good for her little session and even gave off some sweet smiles. We love you sweet Kinlee girl.

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June 27, 2022
A sweet summer family session | Homer Louisiana Family Photographer

It’s week two for our YouTube channel! Today we are featuring this sweet summer family session with three littles. This session was done right outside of Homer, Louisiana. If you’re ever been to Homer around July 4th and have seen the incredible flag display, this family plays a part in setting that up!

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June 23, 2022
The Williams Wedding | Carriage House at Big Oak Hill Ranch

April 30th I had the incredible priviledge of helping Misty Swilley Photography by being a second shooter for the Williams wedding at the Carriage House at Big Oak Hill Ranch. It was an honor to assist in capturing such a lovely day! The florals were arranged by Brianna Belton Design. She did an outstanding job! Everything was so gorgerous and I just loved the venue. All the white shiplap, brick elements, the windows, the pond. It was all beautiful.

Our day started around 2:30. Here we began photographing detials, getting ready images, bride and bridesmaids as well as the groom and groomsmen. This was my first time to work with Misty and, actually, my first time to meet her. She is the sweetest soul you’ll meet.

The day started out nice and hot with the chance of rain just as the ceremony would be starting. We lucked out and all we had was clouds covering the sun and a really nice breeze. It made the outdoor ceremony so nice!

You never know what events may take place on a wedding day that could cause stress, but I would say this wedding day flowed together seemlessly with a great team of vendors.

The bride and groom were surrounded by their friends and family as they celebrated such a momentous time in their lives. They couldn’t have asked for a better day. I pray all the happines in the world for them.

Xoxo,

Courtney

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June 13, 2022
Mark and Michelle | A Florida Wedding | Louisiana Wedding Photographer

Mark and Michelle had their wedding at a beautiful plantation home in Florida. It was a lovely day for a wedding. All of their friends and family gathered from different parts of the US to celebrate this momentous occasion.

The sun was shining and the air was warm. Duh! Florida. But it was such a great day.

We started bright and early getting ready at their church and then moved on to the plantation for the first look. I can’t recommend first looks enough! They are so special and help so much in settling the nerves.

The sweetest moment happened when Michelle had her first look with lkher dad. The tears began to flow and let me tell you, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

We ended the day with a glow light send off! How fun is that!!

It was a special day that I was thnankful to have the opportunity to document.

June 1, 2022
Abigail Elise | In-Home Newborn Photographer In Louisiana

ok, y’all. This in-home newborn session in Haughton Louisiana was something worht taalking about. You see, this sweet baby girl is a miracle. I know, all babies are miracles. And I completely agree. However, this one is more than your average mircle.

Andrew and Candace were married the October before we were married. They’ve been married for over eight years and have struggled with infertility. They have prayed and believed for a baby.

There was a young girl in our church that was diagnosed with Alopecia. This is an auto-immune disease that takes all your hair. She was bald but faith struck her heart. She went through a prayer line with bobby pins in her hands and said ” want to wear these.’ After much prayer and faith, her hair began to grow back and today she has a beautoful head of curly black hair and IS wearing those bobby pins.

Why am I telling you this? Because this testimony struck Candace’s heart and she, in faith, began buying baby items. Because she was going to use them one day. After years of standing in faith for a baby, here they are, with their gorgeous baby girl.

This was such a special session to be able to capture. I always love newborn sessions, but when it’s a baby that you have prayed and believed for, it makes it so much more special.

I arrived at their home in Haughton, Louisiana to photograph them in the comfort of their home. Little Abigial was a little older because of sickness that hit my family, but she still was wonderful! She didn’t want to sleep, but we were able to get some of the best awake images of a sweet baby that I have ever gotten. I can’t complain.

I am so excited to share these with you and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

If you are expecting a sweet baby, please reach out to book your in-home newborn session!! We love these sweet babies.

May 23, 2022
Five ways to help your small business owner friends | Louisiana Photographer

Have you ever wondered how you can help your friends that have small businesses? As a photographer in Louisiana, I have some really great ways to support your friends! So keep reading.

As small business owners, we know that our friends and family aren’t always going to be able to support our business in monetary ways all the time. There’s a time and a place for that. But there are still some really awesome ways that you can help your friends that are running small businesses and it was have a huge impact!

1. Like and follow their business accounts. If you’re already doing that, awesome!!

2. When you see their posts, like it!! Facebook and Instagram only show things that get feedback. So your likes count!

3. Leave a comment. The comment can be as simple as an emoji or “love!!” Engagement is huge for us small business owners being seen!

4. SHARE!! If you’re seeing their posts, share them! This gives your friend that much more exposure and it costs NOTHING.

5. Tell others. Help spread the word of just how awesome your friend’s business is but telling your coworker, neighbors, church friends, high school friends, childhood friends, mom friends. You get the idea. Talk about your small business owner friends and I promise you will make their day!

As a small business owner myself, I just want to say thank you for all the support! It means the world to us. More than you’ll ever know!!

May 16, 2022
Joshua | Minden Louisiana Hihg school Senior Photographer

Meet Joshua,

High school senior in Minden Louisiana, guitarist, all around cool kid with a good heart. I’ve known Joshua his whole life and it has been a priviedge watching him grow into the young man he has become. He has a heart to serve the Lord and he is always willing to offer a helping hand. You won’t find many other young guys like him. He always has a smile on his face and he is as friendly and welcoming as they come.

We met for his senior session in Downtown Minden. I always love finding new ways to make Minden’s downtown different than the last time I shot there and I always find a way. There is so much character in the old buildings and the brickstreet as well. So many historic homes and beautifu trees that line the streets. With a stunning amount of sunshine at golden hour, you just can’t helping getting shots you love.

Joshua was so open to all my weird ideas I had for him and he pulled them all off so well. I later leared it was easy for him to smile because it was a windy day and my hair looked hilarious. Hey, anything to make it easy to smile. haha!! Thankfully I was behind the camera and not the one being photographed.

I know you see more senior girls being photographed than guys, but guys deserve their chance in the spotlight too.. even if it’s not their most favortie thing in the whole world. It’s not really as bad as it seems. Ask Joshua. I think he had at least a little bit of a good time. 😉

Thanks agian, Josh, for hanging out and putting up with me for an hour. Ya did good.

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~Courtney

May 4, 2022
Pruitt Family | North Louisiana Family Photographer

Meet the Pruitt family

We have been planning this session for over a year now. I’m so glad it finally worked out!

We met on our land in North Louisiana – in between Minden and Homer- to get images in the beautiful wisteria that was in full bloom. I wish you could smell these images so you could know just how amazingly fragrant this stuff is! Oh man, does it smell good! We open our front door and just breath in the wonderful smell every day. The wisteria in bloom is my favorite, favorite time of year!

It was a blistery, windy day all that day on the date of their session. I was really hoping and praying the wind would settle down. Thankfully, it did settle down and we were able to get great images without having to worry about the wind blowing hair all over the place.

We had such a fun time with all the kiddos. The two youngets wer loving having the spotlight on them when it was their turn for pictures of just them. They are so cute.

I always love to incporporate games into our family session to loosen up the feel and get genuine smiles. It works almost every time.

Thank you again, Pruitt family. I greatly enjoyed our time together!

April 25, 2022
Wisteria Sessions | North Louisiana Photographer

If you live anywhere around North Louisiana, you know this time of year is special. Wisteria has just bloomed, fields of red clover are popping up everywhere, azalea bushes are bursting. It’s such a lovely time of year.

We live in between Minden, Louisiana and Homer, Louisiana on 10 acres of land. At the bottom of our field we have a huge, huge wisteria patch that blooms each year with stunning color. You can open the front door and smell them. It’s amazing!

Ever since Elaine was 18 months old I have made it a point to take her (and now Emma, too) down to the wisteria for photos. It is always my favorite thing to do. We love looking back and comparing each year. My, how much they change in a year. You don’t even realize it until you look back at pictures. Then your eyes gets all watery as you wonder where on earth your baby went. Oh time, you’re a thief!

This is why I do what I do. This is why family and newborn photography is such a huge importance. Because time is a thief. You want to remember every little detail about your kids, but it’s easy to forget.

I love capturing details so that we can always, always remember them.

Thank you so very much for being here!! I hope you enjoyed this. Feel free to look around at our other blog posts or even check out our website.

Much love,
Courtney

April 25, 2022
A testament of love | Minden Louisiana Photographer

This session was one of the most special sessions I have had the opportunity to photograph. This sweet couple has been through many toils and trials but God has been with them thtough it all. They are now walking through another dark trial as Ruth has been diagnosed wtih cancer. She bagan chemo tratments this past week. Just before her chemo began she reached out to me asking if I could photograph her and her husband before she gets so sick. Of course it was an absolute yes! Yes, of course I will.

I met them at their home and photographed them doing the things they would do together on a normal day. Reading their bible together at the table, waking through the garden, etc. It was one of the most special experiences. After our session, we sat talked for hours of how God has brought them through so many storms in life. It was wonderful to see their stand as they are now walking through another storm. They stand firm that God is more than able to carry them through. We are standing with them in faith that God wil bring a mighty healing to her body.

We have seen God in battle many times in our walk with Him. A few years ago, a sister in our church was diagnosed with stage 4 hodgkins lymphoma. She began chemo and only 2 months later was pronounced cancer free! It wasn’t the chemo that did it. It hadn’t had the time to work like that. It was our mighty God! This is a day I will never forget. The faith that stirred within my heart after hearing of this mighty move of God. Nothing, and I mean nothing, is impossible for God.

If you would like to see this testimony video, you can do so here.

Enjoy these images of this sweet couple…

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Much love,

Courtney

April 4, 2022